Old Gold

Living on ashes of bridges that I've burned.
Trying to get by on lessons I never learned.
Only coin I've got is an old nickel that don't mean a thing.
Somedays coming closer, I swear I hear that bell ring.

The sun comes up and the clouds go by.
Beg, borrow or steal, one last try.
Sailing on a desert of life gone by.
Digging for old gold is just dust you can't buy.

Tomorrows dream of finally finding the loot.
The devil himself offers up forbidden fruit.
You swear you won't take it, he can go to hell.
Becouse you want to survive the toll of the bell.

Old Gold
Bought and sold
Life on hold
I feel cold
No one told 
No longer bold
Been rolled
Black mold
Politicians polled
I fold
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 4/23/2012 7:58:00 PM
Hi, Robert, i try and rely on the lessons i learned.. a very fine poem. I await my dreams with out the Dev** offering that fruit.. hummm.. a mighty poll...i don't roll... enjoyed your poem..always..PD
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Date: 11/28/2011 7:31:00 PM
To me, this is one of your best I've read so far...though I do have a lot of catching up to do when time permits. I like how you rounded out the poem in that last verse. I can just hear this being read out loud...like in a coffee shoppe. Nice job...HANG ON my friend.
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Date: 11/14/2011 3:15:00 PM
Looks like we have shared a few similar experiences Robert. That forbidden fruit that seems so sweet has some bitter lessons to be taught. Hang in there friend.
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Date: 9/13/2011 9:03:00 PM
You touch on many things that I think concern mankind in these final days, Robert. Nice rhyming throughout. A deep topic! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 9/13/2011 2:36:00 PM
Enjoyed reading today Robert. Love,Carol
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